US Bridges

Cedar Hill Road over Morrissey Brook

Good

Litchfield County, Connecticut · 0.3 M West of Route 7 · Structure no. 05114

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
644
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Hill Road over Morrissey Brook is a concrete arch - deck carrying Cedar Hill Road over Morrissey Brook in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 644 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 957 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCedar Hill Road
CrossesMorrissey Brook
Location0.3 M West of Route 7
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.63526, -73.47967
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic644 (2024)
Projected traffic957 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cedar Hill Road over Morrissey Brook built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar Hill Road over Morrissey Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Cedar Hill Road over Morrissey Brook carry?

About 644 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Cedar Hill Road over Morrissey Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Hill Road over Morrissey Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.